GALLERY: Harold Ramis Ghostbusters Twinkie

Ramis' films influenced subsequent generations of comedians and comedy writers. [1] Filmmakers including Jay Roach , Jake Kasdan , Adam Sandler , and Peter and Bobby Farrelly have cited his films as among their favorites. [1] Along with Danny Rubin , he won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay for Groundhog Day . [2]

As kids who were born in the early 80s, movies like Caddyshack, Ghost Busters, Ground Hog Day, and National Lampoon’s Vacation were a special part of our childhood. So we were especially saddened to hear the news of Harold Ramis ’ death yesterday, Jan 24th 2014, at the age of 69.